4-Day Gorilla Safari Experience

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4-Day Gorilla Safari Experience

Buhoma is a small village located at the northern entrance of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, known primarily as a gateway for mountain gorilla trekking. Nestled in the misty hills and lush greenery of the park, Buhoma is the original location where gorilla trekking tours commenced in Uganda. This area offers a unique opportunity for visitors to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, a profoundly moving and unforgettable experience. Mahogany Springs Lodge, located in the Buhoma sector of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is a premier destination for travelers seeking a memorable gorilla trekking experience. This luxurious lodge is renowned for its exceptional location, offering stunning views of the surrounding forest and river.

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From $3,340 per person

Duration4 days
Your stayProtea Hotel Entebbe + Mahogany Springs Lodge
From, per person$3,340
Flights & transfersIncluded

The journey

About this itinerary.

Buhoma is a small village located at the northern entrance of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, known primarily as a gateway for mountain gorilla trekking. Nestled in the misty hills and lush greenery of the park, Buhoma is the original location where gorilla trekking tours commenced in Uganda. This area offers a unique opportunity for visitors to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, a profoundly moving and unforgettable experience. Mahogany Springs Lodge, located in the Buhoma sector of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is a premier destination for travelers seeking a memorable gorilla trekking experience. This luxurious lodge is renowned for its exceptional location, offering stunning views of the surrounding forest and river.

Where you'll travel: Uganda

Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe

After you have landed at Entebbe Airport, our representative will be waiting for you outside the arrival terminal and will transfer you to Protea Hotel for your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Protea Hotel.

Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast.

Arrival in Entebbe

Day 02

Flight to Kihihi, Transfer to Buhoma

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport by 5:50 am, where you can check in by 6:00 am for your 7:00 am flight to Kihihi, arriving at 8:45 am.

On arrival at Kihihi, a representative from Mahogany Springs Lodge will meet you and transfer you to Buhoma, a prime location for gorilla trekking.

Accommodation: Overnight at Mahogany Springs Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Flight to Kihihi, Transfer to Buhoma

Day 03

Gorilla Trekking in Buhoma

Wake up early for a delicious breakfast by 6:45 am, followed by a transfer to the park headquarters in Buhoma for a briefing.

Gorilla Trekking:

Embark on a 2–8-hour trek to find the mountain gorillas. Spend up to one hour observing the gorillas once located.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Mahogany Springs Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Gorilla Trekking in Buhoma

Day 04

Departure from Kihihi to Entebbe

Transfer to Kihihi after breakfast to catch your 9:45 am departure flight back to Entebbe.

Departure from Kihihi to Entebbe

The complete package

Everything included.

Stay

Protea Hotel

  • 1 Night in 4-star in Entebbe

Mahogany Springs Lodge

  • 2 Nights in Uganda
  • All meals

Experiences

Protea Hotel

  • Beakfast only

Travel

Mahogany Springs Lodge

  • 1 Gorilla permit and processing fees and transfers to Gorilla Trekking in Buhoma

Round-trip Transfers

  • Kihihi Airstrip to Buhoma
  • Round-trip Domestic Flights Kihihi Airport (KHX)

The same as booking direct

Rates and dates.

Per person sharing for the complete package. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 31 Dec 2026

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Peak / migration

1 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

$3,530

per person

International flights excluded

Shoulder

1 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026

$3,340

per person

International flights excluded

Festive

1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

$3,530

per person

International flights excluded

The rate is for the complete package, per person sharing. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your specialist.

Your specialist for this itinerary

Sara Van Coillie

Sara Van Coillie

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & Namibia

Knows 4-Day Gorilla Safari Experience backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

"I was privileged to have been able to experience a wonderful trip through Uganda. It definitely was a lifetime-best travel experience. There are simply too many highlights to list here, but these included several spectacular top-notch game park drives, interesting cultural experiences, great overnight stays, and many more (*including, of course, the gorillas*). Thank you to Mel at safari.com who put the itinerary together. She proactively managed all of the bookings and flights (including having had to deal with flight time changes). And she worked with Exclusive Uganda Safaris to make this happen. So, this wonderful country, her professionalism and the outstanding local safari operator made this trip unforgettable."
December 2025 · South Africa · with Mel Du Toit · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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